Amun'Tehu made his first appearence in Central Judicial Processing Court in Jersey City since he was charged in the murder of Muhammad Choudhry. Central Judicial Processing Court

The accused killer of a Jersey City 18-year-old was mum yesterday during his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing court in Jersey City.

Heru Amun’Tehu, 19, of West Side Avenue in Jersey City, is charged with felony murder and robbery in the death of Muhammad Choudhry, who was fatally shot Friday morning trying to retrieve a stolen cellphone, authorities said.

“I lost my brother. It is a very big tragedy for the whole family,” Amir Choudhry, 28, told The Jersey Journal on Sunday. “I am hoping for justice.”

Judge Kelly Austin read the charges to the defendant, who was appearing in CJP court via video link.

Amun’Tehu has been in jail since Friday, held on $250,000 bail. If bail is posted, Hudson County Superior Court Judge John Young is requiring a hearing be held to determine the source of the money.

Choudhry was shot about 3 a.m. on Virginia Avenue near West Side Avenue as he chased two men who had stolen a cellphone from one of his brothers. The youngest of seven children, he died in the arms of one his brothers.

Choudhry was the ninth person to be murdered in Jersey City this year.

On Saturday morning, William “Ghost” Albright, a 34-year-old authorities have described as a persistent offender, was gunned down in his wheelchair around 6:30 a.m. on Ocean Avenue near Wegman Parkway.

That makes him the city’s 10th murder victim and the 12th in the county this year.